Talking New England Design with Kathy & Jenna

Designing from the Inside Out with Ryan and Christina Wikman

In this episode of In the Workroom with Manny, Manny welcomes husband-and-wife team Ryan and Christina Wikman of Chestnut Grove Design Group. Ryan shapes the landscape, Christina crafts the interiors, and together they create homes that feel seamless and connected from the inside out. They share how they combined their businesses, the story behind Chestnut Grove, their new Winchester office, their love of bulbs and New England stonework, and how they balance family life while running a creative studio together.

Timeless New England Architecture with Mike Tartamella

In this episode of In the Workroom with Manny, Manny sits down with Mike Tartamella, AIA, Managing Principal at Patrick Ahearn Architect, to talk about creating timeless, classic American architecture and the craft behind great residential design. Mike shares how an architect uncle first sparked his interest in residential architecture and how that early inspiration led to a career designing the kind of homes he once admired. They also get into family, community, and golf, and what it really means to show up for clients and colleagues.

Story, Perspective & Staying Grounded with Stephanie Sabbe

Manny sits down with Stephanie Sabbe, Founder & Principal of Sabbe Interior Design, joining us from Nashville, to talk storytelling through design, building a personal point of view, and balancing family with business. Drawing from her journey and book, Stephanie shares how resilience, perspective, and early influences have shaped her path, along with the realities of running a design business and managing projects day-to-day.

Legacy and Leadership with Ben Arcari Cook

In this episode of In the Workroom with Manny, Manny catches up with Ben Arcari Cook of Landry & Arcari, a third-generation leader at one of New England's most trusted family-run rug and carpet companies. They dig into the nuances of design, the importance of true customer service, and what it means to grow up in a family business — along with the lessons that come with carrying that legacy forward.

Culture, Collaboration, and Running a Successful Business with Chandon Georgian and Charlie Gadbois

In this episode of In the Workroom with Manny, Manny sits down with Chandon Georgian, Principal & Founder of 111works, and Charlie Gadbois, Owner & President of Wellen Construction, for an honest conversation about culture, collaboration, and what it really takes to run a successful design and construction company. Together, they dig into what working well together actually looks like, how strong team culture shapes better projects, and the behind-the-scenes realities of building and leading a business in today's world.